Healthy gums are the foundation every tooth depends on. Smile On Westbury provides expert periodontal care to stop gum disease and restore gum health.
Periodontics is the specialty focused on the gum tissue, bone, and supporting structures that anchor your teeth in place. Gum disease affects nearly half of American adults over 30 and often progresses silently until significant damage has already occurred. At Smile On Westbury in Westbury, NY, we diagnose and treat gum disease at every stage—from early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis—using both non-surgical and surgical approaches to restore your gum health and protect your teeth for the long term.
Your Gums Protect Everything.
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults—and most people don’t know they have it until it’s already progressed. The bacteria responsible for gum disease don’t just damage your gums and bone; research consistently links them to increased risk of heart disease, diabetes complications, and systemic inflammation. At Smile On Westbury, we screen for gum disease at every hygiene visit and measure gum pocket depths to track changes over time. When we catch it early, gum disease is highly manageable. The goal is always to stop it before it causes irreversible bone loss or tooth loss.
Scaling and root planing is the primary non-surgical treatment for gum disease. We remove tartar deposits from below the gumline and smooth the root surfaces to discourage bacteria from reattaching—typically completed over two comfortable appointments, one side of the mouth at a time.
From early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis, treatment is tailored to the specific stage and severity of your condition. Options include targeted cleanings, antibiotic therapy, and surgical procedures for cases where non-surgical care isn’t sufficient to control the infection.
Receding gums expose sensitive root surfaces and create an environment where decay and bone loss accelerate. A connective tissue graft covers the exposed root, reduces sensitivity, and restores the protective band of attached gum tissue around the affected teeth.
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